April 13
Southern Africa: Extreme Drought in Southern Africa Triggers Hunger Crisis for Millions
Southern Africa is on the brink of a hunger crisis after an historic drought decimated crops during the peak October to March farming season - one year after the region was… Read more »
April 11
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's New Gold-Backed Currency Gets Off to a Chaotic Start
Zimbabwe's new gold-backed currency is designed to fight inflation and wean the economy off the US dollar, but it has suffered a chaotic start with shops accepting only US dollars… Read more »
April 10
South Africa: South Africa's Zuma Wins Court Bid to Run in May Election
A court in South Africa court has ruled that former president Jacob Zuma can stand in next month's general elections, overturning a decision by electoral authorities to bar him… Read more »
February 07
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Democracy Faces New Challenges With Nelson Chamisa's Exit
In the wake of Nelson Chamisa's resignation from the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) recently, Zimbabwe's is grappling with new political challenges, prompting… Read more »
February 03
Nigeria: Afcon 2023 Semis - 'We Are Ready for Them'
Nigeria and Democratic Republic of Congo moved into the semi-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Friday night after victories over Angola and Guinea respectively. Read more »
December 17, 2023
Zimbabwe: Despite Major Strides, Zimbabwe Faces Battle to End HIV for All
Harare, Zimbabwe - Zimbabwe is one of only five countries in Africa to have achieved ambitious United Nations targets on identifying and treating HIV infections. But as the country… Read more »
November 10, 2023
South Africa: Middle East Conflict Takes Diplomatic Toll On African Nations
Two African countries that are strong supporters of the Palestinian people are facing turmoil amid the ongoing violence between Israel and Hamas. South Africa's diplomatic links… Read more »
October 08, 2023
South Africa: Academy for Young Winemakers Aims to Diversify South Africa's Wine Industry
One of the world's top 10 wine producers, South Africa owes some 9 percent of its GDP to the wine sector - but the industry remains dominated by the white minority. A training… Read more »
September 29, 2023
Eswatini: Eswatini, Formerly Swaziland, Holds Elections Where the King Calls the Shots
The people of Eswatini head to the polls Friday for elections - despite the fact that political parties are banned. In the last absolute monarchy of Africa, formerly known as… Read more »
September 26, 2023
Angola: How Angola Is Tapping Space Technology for Developing Key Sectors
The Angolan space agency, which was established in 2013, is using space technology to map United Nations' sutainable development goals in the country. Read more »
September 08, 2023
Africa: Taiwan Tries to Hold On to Eswatini, Its Last Remaining Ally in Africa
Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen has wrapped up a visit to eSwatini, Taipei's only diplomatic ally in Africa, after signing a string of development agreements. But will the… Read more »
September 04, 2023
Africa: Taiwan President Visits eSwatini While China Boosts Influence On Continent
On Tuesday, 5 September, Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen will visit Eswatini, Taipei's only remaining diplomatic ally in Africa. Meanwhile, Beijing's political influence on the… Read more »
July 14, 2023
Kenya: Kenya, Uganda, Zimbabwe Roll Out Red Carpet for 'Brother' Iran's Official Visit
Iran's President, Ebrahim Raisi has wrapped up a short official visit to Kenya, Uganda and Zimbabwe. The three African states signed deals with a "critical strategic partner" while… Read more »
July 02, 2023
Africa: French University Begins Work to Return Human Remains to Tanzania and Namibia
The University of Strasbourg in north-east France has undertaken the task of verifying the origins of its collections of human skulls, bones and other remains that were collected… Read more »
June 09, 2023
South Africa: World's Oldest Prehistoric Burial Site Discovered in South Africa
Paleoanthropologist Lee Berger claims that the oldest burial site in the world, dating back to some 200,000 to 300,000 years ago, is in South Africa. He believes the primitive Homo… Read more »
May 24, 2023
Namibia: Recognition of Same-Sex Marriages With Foreigners in Namibia Brings Hope to Ugandans and Kenyans
As Namibia's Supreme Court recognised same-sex marriages contracted abroad between citizens and foreign spouses last week, many see the ruling as a step towards decriminalising… Read more »
May 19, 2023
Zimbabwe: Debt Clearance Tied to Farmers' Compensation and Credible Polls
The African Development Bank has moved to fast-track Zimbabwe's $3.5 billion compensation to white farmers whose land was seized under former president Robert Mugabe's reforms. The… Read more »
May 11, 2023
Zambia: Govt Asks France to Use 'Influence' to Speed Up Debt Restructuring
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has asked French President Emmanuel Macron to use his global influence to help move forward a long-delayed restructuring of Zambia's foreign… Read more »
May 10, 2023
Zimbabwe: Australian Company Makes Major Gas Find in Northeastern Zimbabwe
An Australian oil and gas exploration company says it has found high quality natural gas deposits in northeastern Zimbabwe, after months of exploration. Read more »
May 09, 2023
Southern Africa: Southern African Forces Set to Deploy in Eastern DRC to Quell M23 Rebel Militia
Southern African countries have agreed to deploy forces to help subdue violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where armed groups have terrorised civilians for… Read more »
April 30, 2023
South Africa: South Africa Unclear On Its Future Status As a Member of the ICC
Will they go or will they stay? This week South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said he would pull his country out of the International Criminal Court. Then he said he would not.… Read more »
April 10, 2023
South Africa: Communist Party Raises Questions Over Murder of Former Leader Chris Hani
Communist party leaders in South Africa on Monday paid tribute to their former general secretary Chris Hani who was murdered on 10 April 1993 in Johannesburg by a Polish-born… Read more »
March 19, 2023
Mozambique: Sparrow-Sized Bat Confirmed As Mozambique's Newest Mammal
A small insect-eating bat has been confirmed as Mozambique's newest species of mammal after more than a decade of intensive study by scientists who used near-invisible "mist nets"… Read more »
March 15, 2023
Malawi: Malawi Declares Emergency After Cyclone Freddy Kills At Least 200
Malawi has declared a state of disaster with more than 200 people confirmed dead after Cyclone Freddy ripped through southern Africa for a second time, triggering floods and… Read more »
March 14, 2023
Mozambique: Malawi and Mozambique Search for Survivors After Killer Cyclone Freddy
Cyclone Freddy continued to wreak havoc in Malawi and Mozambique on Tuesday, with powerful wind and torrential rain. More than 100 people have been killed in what is shaping up to… Read more »